How to Pay for College

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1 Scholarships

2 How to Pay for College Financial aid is money the government and other organizations give or lend you to cover college costs. There are four main types: Grants- money you don t pay back Loans- borrowed money you have to pay back with interest Work-study programs- paid part-time jobs Scholarships- free gift aid!

3 Scholarship Search Tips Spend your time on local scholarships! Odds of winning are greater because they re open to a smaller applicant pool. Apply to scholarships with small awards Money adds up, so apply for the little ones too! More work= fewer applicants= better chances Students typically shy away from harder applications so your chances of winning are better. Get personal Tell your story, stand out and give personal details. Submit early Don t wait until the deadline in case there s a problem with the website.

4 Local Scholarships The following scholarships can be found either by: Going to the CCC room #107 (ask Ms. Seifert) Scholarship bulletin board (outside of CCC) Bi-weekly CCC newsletter Notable scholarships list (was sent yesterday) Naviance (see next slide for example) Google the scholarship name

5 Scholarships in Naviance Log in to your Naviance account Click on the colleges tab SCROLL all the way down and click on scholarship list *BEWARE- if a scholarship does not look updated in Naviance (district puts them in) Google it for the most current info!

6 Washburn Scholarship Eligibility Washburn senior planning on going to a post-secondary program Application In the CCC and on the scholarship bulletin board Turn in application and question responses to the CCC by the deadline Remember- what you write is much more important than how much you write. You will not be solely judged base on your level of service to Washburn, your resilience, or your financial need. Consideration for this scholarship is based on a variety of factors. Award: Multiple scholarships ranging from $500-$10,000 Deadline: March 23, 2018

7 Washburn Class of Scholarship Must plan to obtain a four-year degree Must have a 2.8 or higher Must demonstrate good citizenship, character and community service Download application form in Naviance, type in form and completed forms to herb.crowell@mpls.k12.mn.us Award: One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded. Renewable for three additional years for a total of $8,000 Deadline: March 29, 2018

8 Washburn Class of One or Two Year Scholarship For students who plan to attend a community college, trade school, tech school or other program 2 years or less Must have a 2.5 or higher Recipient chosen based on character and contributions to school/community in the past and plan/goals for the future Download application form in Naviance, type in form and completed forms to herb.crowell@mpls.k12.mn.us Award: One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Scholarship is renewable for one additional year for a total of $2,000 Deadline: March 29, 2018

9 Page Scholarship Student of color Must complete 50 volunteer hours tutoring children during 1 st year of college No GPA requirement On scholarship board or print off application packet from Page scholarship website Award: $1,000-2,500, renewable each year Deadline: May 1, 2018

10 Holly Firehammer Scholarship Write a 1-2 page first person essay titled What Home Means to Me No GPA requirement On scholarship board or download from Naviance and attach your essay. Turn into the CCC or to Danielle.seifert@mpls.k12.mn.us Award: One-time winner will be awarded $1,000 Deadline: April 13, 2018

11 HOPE Scholarship Qualify for free or reduced lunch 2.75 GPA or higher (wiggle room-talk to Seifert) Application online Application link will be out shortly and posted on scholarship board and newsletter! Award: 4 year, renewable scholarship of $3,000 a year (total $12,000) with mentoring and networking opportunities during 4 years of college! Deadline: TBD- late March or April

12 HOPE 1 or 2 Year Scholarship Must plan on attending a 1-2 year college or technical program Qualify for free or reduced lunch 2.75 GPA or higher (wiggle room- talk to Seifert) Must be a Washburn or Patrick Henry Graduate (1 winner chosen between both schools) Paper application in CCC Award: 2 year, renewable scholarship of $1,500 a year (total $3,000) with mentoring and networking opportunities! Deadline: TBD- late March or April

13 LARC Scholarship Write an essay describing your involvement with any of Lynnhurst Park's recreational/sports program(s), how you benefited from it and what impact it had on your life. DO NOT write your name on your essay On scholarship board or download from Naviance and attach your essay. Turn into the CCC or to Award: Two winners will be chosen, each receiving a one-time scholarship of $1,000 Deadline: April 13, 2018

14 The LINKS Scholarship Must be a graduating African American high school girl or boy in the Twin Cities Based on academic achievement of a minimum GPA of 3.0+ and appropriateness of high school coursework Must have involvement in extracurricular school and community activities Applications are on the scholarship board. Turn in applications to Ms. Seifert in the CCC #107. Award: One-time $1,000 (at least) award Deadline: March 26, 2016

15 LEDC Latino Scholarship Must be a student of Latino origin Minimum 2.5 GPA On scholarship board or print off LEDC s website. Application and attachments must be ed or postmarked to LEDC by deadline. Award: Two scholarship awards of $2,500 will be made for the first year of academic studies Deadline: March 31, 2018

16 MnACC Student of Color Scholarship Must identify as a student of color Must enroll at a MnACC member institution Write 500 words or less essay and fill out application on MnACC website- must upload essay at end of online application! President s Award applicants must also submit an official transcript & letter of recommendation. Award: One-time award ranging between $500-$2,500 Deadline: March 10, 2018

17 Richard and Louise Varco Scholarship Plan to enroll at a 2 or 4 year college in Minnesota Have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 Must create application profile on Varco Scholarship website, upload transcript and applicant appraisal form Award: Individual awards will not exceed $5,000, nonrenewable Deadline: February 24, 2018

18 William and Corrine Dietrich Scholarship Plan to enroll in full-time at a college or university for the upcoming academic year be planning to obtain a bachelor's degree (4 year) demonstrate financial need Apply online: learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dietrich Award: Up to 8 awards of $5,000 each. Renewable for up to three additional years. Deadline: March 19, 2018

19 ALAMN Diversity Scholarship For MN metro area students of diverse backgrounds Planning to study legal administration with an emphasis in legal studies, paralegal studies, business administration, marketing, human resources, finance or accounting. On scholarship bulletin board. Must submit and essay, one letter of rec and transcript. Award: One-time $1,000 scholarship Deadline: April 18, 2018

20 Catch A Break Scholarship Be a US citizen Accepted and enroll in a public 4-year college in Minnesota Live on campus for the first year Minimum composite ACT score of 24 or higher Minimum GPA of 2.5 Apply on Catch a Break scholarship website, upload transcript and copy of tax return. Letters of rec are optional. Award: Awards up to $10,000 Deadline: March 15, 2018

21 Puckett Scholars Program Must pursue a bachelor s degree at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Preference is given to students of color Apply on the Puckett Scholars Program website Award: $4,000 for first year, renewable annually for up to four years Deadline: March 1, 2018

22 Native American Scholarships Scholarship database for Native American HS students Pick up scholarship packet for specific eligibility guidelines Scholarship database packet in CCC #107 Award: Varies Deadline: Varies

23 Wisconsin Alumni Association Scholarship Seniors accepted to UW-Madison and will begin in fall 2018 In CCC #107 Award: Paid directly to university and applied towards freshman year tuition- awards vary. Deadline: February 28, 2018

24 Sylvester Cup Scholarship Must be 2018 graduating senior who plays soccer On scholarship board or download from Naviance and attach your essay. Turn into the CCC or to Award: Based of donations, amount TBD Deadline: April 13, 2018

25 Wedl Family Scholarship Top third of class Demonstrated history of contributing to community Should have (but not required) successfully completed a higher level course (PSEO, IB, AP, CIS, etc.) and somehow beaten the odds In Naviance or located on scholarship board Award: One Washburn senior will be awarded $5,000, not renewable Deadline: April 12, 2018

26 Nicollet Hardware Scholarship Reside in the city of Mpls with a primary address within the area boundaries of Lake Street, Chicago Avenue, Lyndale Avenue and 44 th Street. 2.3 GPA or higher Demonstrated financial need In Naviance or located on scholarship board Award: One $2,000 winner (competing against all MPS high schools), may reapply for a second yr of funding Deadline: April 12, 2018

27 Dr. Jermaine Arendt Scholarship Must plan to study language(s) as part of your postsecondary plan located on scholarship board Award: One $1,000 winner (competing against all MPS high schools) Deadline: April 12, 2018

28 Marilyn Fedderly Quist Scholarship Eligibility Scholarship #1 n GPA of 2.5+ n Must attend a technical/vocational/two-year school in Minnesota Scholarship #2 n GPA of 3.0+ n Must attend a four-year college or university in Minnesota In Naviance or on scholarship board Award: One $2,500 scholarship for scholarship #1 (competing against all MPS schools), renewable for one additional year. One $2,500 scholarship for scholarship #2 (competing against all MPS schools), renewable for three additional years! Deadline: April 12, 2018

29 Edison Youth Hockey Scholarship Played organized hockey with a MN Youth Hockey Association or Minneapolis Public High School Must reside in the Northeast community Maintained a 2.0+ GPA during th grades Be of good character, exhibit leadership qualities and graduate from a MPS high school. On scholarship board Award: One scholarship winner receiving $1,000-1,250 Deadline: April 12, 2018

30 Power of YOU Scholarship The Power of YOU provides free community college in Minnesota. The program covers the cost of tuition and fees for two years at MCTC or Saint Paul College. Eligibility Graduate HS Spring 2018 Family adjusted gross income less than $75,000 Qualify for federal financial aid (MN Dream Act students not eligible for Power of You but are eligible for Star Scholars Program at MCTC)! Take the ACCUPLACER assessment MCTC or Saint Paul College Power of You application and complete all other application requirements Award: free community college for two years at MCTC or Saint Paul College Deadline: MCTC- April 25, 2018 & Saint Paul College- May 1, 2018

31 To Find More Scholarships To Find More Scholarships: Visit the Washburn CCC #107, check out the CCC scholarship bulletin board or the CCC Newsletter- new ones will be coming out. Naviance- click on the colleges tab and scroll down and click on scholarship list Your college s scholarships- search your college s financial aid website for scholarships your college offers! Scholarship search sites: College Green Light- College Board- Niche- Unigo-

32 FAFSA/MN Dream Act Night Haven t done your FAFSA/MN Dream Act application yet? Come to the CCC on March, between 4-7pm! Bring all 2016 financial documents for you and your parents!

33 FAFSA Verification Verification is the confirmation through documentation that the information you provided on the FAFSA is correct. To check if you were selected for verification, log in to your FAFSA and view your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you have been selected, you will see an asterisk (*) next to your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). What to do if you re selected for verification: Don t panic n Verification exists to help ensure financial aid gets distributed fairly Don t ignore verification requests n You may miss out on grants/loans that can help you pay for school Take care of it ASAP n Time is of the essence- you will NOT receive an award letter until doing so! n Need help? Go to the CCC!

34 Financial Aid Award Letters A financial aid package is a collection of different types of financial aid from multiple sources. It is intended to help students fill the gap between their ability to pay, their expected family contribution (EFC) and cost of attendance (COA). Will need from each college/university to determine affordability of attendance. Come to the CCC and we ll help you interpret your award letters! Ask questions to clarify offers or make an appointment with your college s financial aid office.

35 Questions Visit the CCC #107!